Beer, beer and more beer at Yard House at I-Drive 360 on Orlando's International Drive

Looking for a pint of beer while on vacation in Orlando? Looking to try a local craft beer while visiting Disney World or Universal Studios? Look no further than Yard House on International Drive in Orlando, deep in the heart of tourist town. For real.

When Yard House opened in 1996 in Long Beach, California, it revolutionized the restaurant industry by creating a 250-tap draft beer system. Its lofty design, warm wood accents, and industrial vibe with the use of steel and chrome, made it a dining destination from the start.

Nearly 20 years and 63 restaurants later, Yard House still leads the way with great food, classic rock and a vast selection of draft beer while evolving into an award-winning dining destination known for its menu of American favorites, crafted cocktails and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best American craft and import beers.  The exhibition kitchen creates more than 100 items made from scratch daily with quality ingredients and globally inspired flavors.   The menu reads like a road trip across America and guests can select from an array of items, including grilled burgers, gourmet salads, street tacos, steaks, seafood and house favorites.

Each Yard House has its own distinct beer list with a handful of taps reserved for local and regional brewers along with an offering of seasonal and small-batch selections as part of the rotating Chalkboard Series. The glass-enclosed keg room showcases hundreds of steel barrels containing as much as 4,000 gallons of beer that flow to the center-island bar through an extensive network of tubing positioned overhead.  From there the beer is fed to the taps where it’s served ice-cold by the pint, 9-ounce shorty, goblet or half-yard glass container.  Yard House is also well-known for its classic rock boasting a library of 5,000 songs with each location having its own distinct playlist.  Yard House is open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night dining.

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Yard House I-Drive 360
8367 International Drive
Orlando, FL  32819
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Located in I-Drive 360, a state-of-the-art entertainment destination that encompasses 20 acres on famed International Drive! I-Drive 360 is also home to The Orlando Eye observation wheel, Madame Tussauds Orlando Wax Museum and Sea Life Orlando Aquarium.

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[EatingOrlando]

Visiting Orlando? Don't settle for a tourist trap pub. Head over to Yard House on International Drive and try a local craft beer. I recommend the Florida Lager from Florida Beer Company. What's your favorite Florida brew?

[RobertoTehJon]

WOW that look really expensive and good at the same time.